English–Japanese
“siege” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihōi
Example
敵は町を包囲しました。teki wa machi o hō i shi ma shi ta
The enemy laid siege to the town.
How to say “siege” in Japanese
“Siege” in Japanese is 包囲 (hōi).
Means creating a complete ring around a place to isolate it from its surroundings.
Example sentences with 包囲
城は三か月の包囲に耐えました。shiro wa san ka getsu no hō i ni ta e ma shi ta
The castle endured a three-month siege.
Tips for using 包囲
- In news and strategy writing, encirclement can describe a force surrounding another force, while siege usually suggests a trapped city or stronghold.